Ex-Udmurtia Head Brechalov Withdraws from Duma Race
Former head of Udmurtia, Alexander Brechalov, declined to participate in the State Duma elections as part of the federal list of the United Russia party.
Consensus
- Alexander Brechalov submitted a written resignation from the State Duma election campaign on August 15.
- The resignation was accepted by the Central Election Commission of Russia.
- The resignation is final and cannot be revoked.
- Brechalov was removed from United Russia's federal list of candidates.
- The State Duma elections for the ninth convocation are scheduled for September 18–20.
- Brechalov previously served as head of Udmurtia from September 18, 2017, to July 29, 2026.
Points of divergence
- Brechalov was appointed general director of the consulting company 'Apex', which manages the nationalized railway holding 'Victor Rail', including the major transport operator 'SG-Trans'. — kommersant
- Brechalov resigned early in late July and was succeeded by former agrarian deputy prime minister Olga Abramova. — kommersant
- Brechalov was expected to lead the regional United Russia list in Udmurtia, with Tatyana Ishmatova as the second candidate. — kommersant
- The Central Election Commission reviewed the exclusion of candidates from seven other parties, though their names and parties were not disclosed. — vedomosti
- The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the party 'Yabloko' on August 17, preventing its participation in the State Duma elections. — vedomosti
- Brechalov's resignation was formally proposed for exclusion from the registered federal list by the Central Election Commission. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Former head of Udmurtia Brechalov refused to participate in the elections — Ведомости
- Former governor of Udmurtia Brechalov withdrew his candidacy from the State Duma elections — Коммерсантъ
- Former head of Udmurtia Brechalov excluded from United Russia list for elections — Вести
Key entities
- Alexander Brechalov
- Udmurtia
- CIC
- Natalya Budarina
- Russia
- State Duma
- State Duma
- United Russia
- Moscow
- Central Election Commission
- ER
- Breachalova Aleksandra Vladimirovich
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